Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jakara Anthony

How Jakara Anthony built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Jakara Anthony is an Australian freestyle skier renowned for her exceptional achievements in the sport. She secured a gold medal in the women's moguls event at the 2022 Winter Olympics, marking her as Australia's sixth Winter Olympic champion. Anthony also holds the record for the most World Cup victories in a single season in women's moguls, attained during the 2023/24 season. Furthermore, she earned a silver medal at the 2019 FIS World Championships, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in freestyle skiing.

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2010: First Winter Olympic Gold Since 2010

Jakara Anthony's gold medal made her the sixth Australian to win a Winter Olympic event and Australia's first Winter Olympic gold medal since 2010.

2015: World Cup Circuit Debut

In 2015, at the age of 16, Jakara Anthony made her World Cup circuit debut, finishing 33rd.

2016: Most Successful Season and Crystal Globe Wins

Jakara Anthony's success in the 2023 season, with her 12th medal, surpassed Alisa Camplin and Britt Cox's achievements in 2016/17, making it the most successful season by an Australian winter sports athlete. She also won her first Crystal Globe for overall moguls and dual moguls.

2017: World Championship Debut

In 2017, Jakara Anthony made her World Championship debut, finishing 12th overall in the standings in the moguls.

January 2018: Personal-Best Fifth-Place Finish

In January 2018, Jakara Anthony achieved a personal-best fifth-place finish at the World Cup event in Deer Valley, reaching the super-final for the first time in her career.

2018: Preparation for the 2018 Olympics

During qualification for the 2018 Olympics, Jakara Anthony finished first overall. The waiting period between qualification and the finals felt "tough" due to COVID-19 restrictions, which limited training until competition day. Despite this, she felt confident once the finals began.

2018: First World Cup Medal and Victory

The 2018/19 season marked a significant step in Jakara Anthony's career, as she won her first World Cup medal in Thaiwoo, China, and her first World Cup circuit victory in Lake Placid.

2019: Silver Medal at 2019 FIS World Championships

At the 2019 FIS World Championships, Jakara Anthony won a silver medal.

2022: Olympic Gold Medal at 2022 Winter Olympics

At the 2022 Winter Olympics, Jakara Anthony became the Olympic champion in the women's moguls event, marking her as Australia's sixth Winter Olympic Games gold medallist.

2023: Most World Cup Victories in a Season

During the 2023/24 season, Jakara Anthony set a record for the most World Cup circuit victories in a single season in women's moguls.

2023: Victory in Ruka and Gold-Medal Sweep

In 2023, Jakara Anthony won the event in Ruka, marking a "special" victory after recovering from a collarbone injury the previous year. Along with Matt Graham winning the men's event, the Australian team achieved a gold-medal sweep, their first since 2023 in Deer Valley.

2024: Continued Podium Streak and Record

In the beginning of the 2024/25 season, Jakara Anthony secured a silver medal in Ruka, Finland. This achievement marked her as the most successful Australian winter athlete in FIS World Cup history with 42 podiums, surpassing Kirstie Marshall's record.

2025: Missed World Championships due to injury

Due to a collarbone injury, Jakara Anthony missed the 2025 World Championships in Engadin, Switzerland, preventing her from competing for a world title.

February 2026: Flag Bearer and Moguls Qualification

On February 4, 2026, Jakara Anthony was announced as Australia's female flag bearer for the parade of nations at the 2026 Winter Olympics. On February 10, she finished first in the first qualification round of the moguls but finished 8th in the final due to a small crash.

2026: Gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics

At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Jakara Anthony won gold at the inaugural women’s dual moguls event, becoming Australia's first Winter Olympics double gold medalist.